I switched to synthetic underlayment when I did a full tear-off last year (asphalt shingles, Midwest climate). Honestly, I haven’t noticed a big diffe...

Totally get this. I’ve always felt more confident actually crawling around up there and poking at things—sometimes you can spot a soft shingle or feel...

I get that—sometimes I wonder if we’re overcomplicating things trying to make these places airtight. In my last house, I actually cracked a window now...

I've been doing mine yearly and usually stick to binoculars too—no ladder adventures for me, thanks. But I'm curious... how well can you really spot s...

Fair enough, but DIY checks can still be pretty useful if you know what to look for. I've found that using a checklist helps—step by step, checking sh...

Interesting take, but have you tried adjusting your grip or stance with the coil nailer? I found that tweaking my hand position slightly and keeping m...